Spittal an der Drau

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Hidden Gems: Chapels & Views

This collection features a series of secluded sacred sites and elevated vantage points surrounding Spittal an der Drau in Upper Carinthia. It highlights historical chapels such as the Antoniuskapelle on the Fratres hill and the Domitianskapelle, alongside contemporary landmarks like the DrAUENland observation platform. The selection includes the 'Roter Stuhl' outdoor art installation and scenic viewpoints like Lug ins Land, which offer perspectives over the Drau valley and the surrounding alpine landscape.

Hidden Gems: Chapels & Views — Kaart

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A

St. Anton am Fratres

Dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua, this chapel is situated on the southern slope of the Fratres hill, overlooking the town of Spittal an der Drau.

B

Aussichtsplattform DrAUENland

An elevated observation tower designed to provide views of the Drau river landscape and the surrounding riparian forests.

C

Lug ins Land

A scenic viewpoint offering panoramic vistas across the Drau valley and the Upper Carinthian mountains.

D

Unsere Liebe Frau vor Spittal

A small Marian chapel located on the outskirts of Spittal, serving as a traditional site for local devotion.

E

Hl. Magdalena

A secluded chapel dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene, located on the hillsides east of Spittal an der Drau.

F

Domitianskapelle

A chapel dedicated to Saint Domitian, the legendary patron of Millstatt, located on the northern slopes of the valley.

G

Roter Stuhl

A large-scale outdoor art installation featuring a giant red chair, positioned as a landmark within the rural landscape.